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Historic Buildings in Devon

Including all sorts of historic oddities, such as a deserted medieval village, a naval college, mills, and more. You might also enjoy browsing our list of historic houses (stately homes) in Devon.

Bayard's Cove Fort    A very small gun fort, built during Tudor times to defend the entrance to Dartmouth harbour. The fort was built by the Dartmouth Corporation around the year 1510. Dartmouth, Devon, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: on riverfront in Dartmouth Website: Bayard's Cove Fort English Heritage OS SX879 510 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Branscombe Manor Mill    A collection of historic buildings in a lovely village setting, including a restored working mill, bakery, and forge. The forge is the only thatched forge in England, and sells iron articles made on the premises. The Old Bakery features open fires and historic baking equipment. Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, England, EX12 3DB Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: off A3052 Website: Branscombe Manor Mill Email: branscombe@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 881 691 National Trust Location map OS SY198 888 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Church House   Church House is an attractive granite-built cottage dating to about 1540 It was constructed as a community centre, and later functioned as an almshouse, a school, a workhouse, and then as a village hall. It is open to visitors when not in use for village functions. Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon, England, TQ13 7TA Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located in the centre of Widecombe village, just beside the church Website: Church House Email: churchhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01364 621321 National Trust Location map OS SX718767 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Clyston Mill    A restored historic watermill, Clyston Mill is party of the National Trust's Killerton Estate. The mill stands in a lovely riverside setting in the village of Broadclyst. A short distance away is another National Trust property, the Budlake Old Post Office. Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3EW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Seasonal opening. See National Trust websie for details. Website: Clyston Mill Email: clystonmill@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SX981970 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Coldharbour Mill Museum    A working spinning mill set in a lovely Devon village. Coldharbour Mill was built in 1799 by Thomas Fox to spin wollen yarn. for the Fox Brothers company The mill was later converted to spin worsted yarn. It offers a unique glimpse into Georgian industrial architecture and enterprise. Uffculme, Devon, England, EX15 3EE Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located just off the B3440 towards the Willand end of Uffculme. Website: Coldharbour Mill Museum Email: info@coldharbourmill.org.uk Phone: 01884 840960 Location map OS ST062123 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Exeter Guildhall    The Exeter Guildhall claims to hold the distinction of being the oldest municipal building in England still in continuous use. A Guildhall existed on this site since the mid 12th century, but the present building is almost entirely a product of the late 15th century. The building is entered through a massive oaken door, carved by a local joiner in 1592. High Street, Exeter, Devon, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Details of Exeter Guildhall OS SX919 927 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Exeter's Underground Passages    Want to see Exeter from an entirely different perspective? Explore under the streets in the 14th century vaulted tunnels constructed to house lead pipes for fresh water. 2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, England, EX1 1GA Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Exeter's Underground Passages Email: upassages@exeter.gov.uk Phone: 01392 665 887 Fax: 01392 265 695 Location map OS SX923 926 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Finch Foundry    Live demonstrations at this 19th century water-powered forge in a dramatic Dartmoor setting. Circular 'Four Villages' walking trail. Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 2NW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 4 m E Okehampton, off A30 Website: Finch Foundry Email: finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01837 840 046 Fax: 01837 840 809 National Trust Location map OS SX641 941 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Kirkham House    A late medieval stone town house. Thouse was split into three cottages, but wasrestored in the 1960s. The interior is furnished with modern replica furniture, showing what life was like for those who dwelt here in the Middle Ages. Kirkham House, Paignton, Devon, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located on Kirkham Street, off Cecil Road. Limiterd opening times - see English Heritage website for details. Website: Kirkham House English Heritage OS SX886611 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Loughwood Meeting House    Simple 1653 building dug into the hillside by the Baptist congregation of nearby Kilmington village; 18th century interior. Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, England, EX13 7DU Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 4 miles west of Axminster Website: Loughwood Meeting House Email: loughwood@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01752 346 585 Fax: 01752 346 585 National Trust Location map OS SY255 992 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Marker's Cottage    Thatched medieval cob house with painted panelling. Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3HR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: off the B3181 Website: Marker's Cottage Email: markerscottage@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 461 546 National Trust Location map OS SX986 972 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Marker's Cottage    Marker's Cottage is a medieval Grade II listed thatched cottage in the picturesque village of Broadclyst. The cottage and nearby Clyston Mill are part of the National Trust's Killerton Estate. Townend, Broadclyst Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3HR Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Marker's Cottage Email: markerscottage@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SX985972 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Royal Citadel    A 17th century miltary fort built to counter the threat from Dutch naval forces. The Citadel is still used by the military today, so opening times are limited. The earliest fortification here was a 16th century artillery emplacement. That first fort was known as Drake's Fort or Plymouth Fort, and was built to counter the threat of a Spanish invasion. The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the eastern end of Plymouth Hoe. Seasonal opening only. OS SX482537 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shute Barton    Also known as Old Shute House, Shute Barton is an embattled 14th century manor house with the addition of a late 15th century wing. There was also a Tudor block, but this was demolished around 1785. The house was built around 1380, and consists of two wings in a L shape. The house is approached through a 15th century three-storey gatehouse. Shute, Axminster, Devon, England, EX13 7PT Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Shute Barton National Trust Location map OS SY252974 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wembury Old Mill    An historic watermill on Wembury Beach, part of Wembury Marine Centre, now adapted for use as a cafe. The mill is a base for guided nature tours of Wembury Beach, including 'rock-pool rambles', and marine events. The South West Coast Path runs beside the property and provides excellent walks along the coast in both directions. Wembury Beach, Wembury, Devon, England, PL9 0HP Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Seasonal opening. Website: Wembury Old Mill Email: oldmill@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01752 862314 National Trust Location map OS SX520487 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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